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King was a handsome lion who had raised his family like a good father, and he had learnt the meaning of respect in his many years in the jungle.When some younger lions decided they liked all the things that King had gathered in his life, and wanted them for themselves, King had to teach them that you just can't come into someone's life and think you can take their things, their homes and scare their family without asking.King made them learn and understand the life lesson of respecting each other.

Pecker was a happy healthy hen living on a farm with other chooks when she noticed the others didn't share their food, just jumped in, and ate as much as they could without thinking that some of the smaller and younger chooks might not be getting enough of the food.When a young hen became weak and sick one night, because she wasn't getting any food and missing her mealtime snacks, Pecker decided to teach the other chooks the meaning of sharing.What do you think happened when she tried to get all of the other chooks to share the food the farmer gave them?Did they just keep on eating as much as they could for themselves, or did they change their ways and start to share?

Larry lived alone on a pretty farm.She had everything she could want, green grass, cool water, lots of hills to roam, and she could do whatever she wanted each day! But she didn't have any friends.When a big noisy truck came one day and twenty cows joined her in the paddock, she was overjoyed and so excited to have some company!Then she showed them how important friends are.

Young nurses navigating life away from home in the vibrant 70s, where the music is groovy, and men in uniform are hard to resist. Friendships, romance, and wild adventures await as they juggle their dreams and desires. In this whirlwind of freedom and temptation, what could possibly go wrong?

"Even before I was born, I was trying to do things my own way. I made life difficult for my mother, Jess, who was confined to bed for the last trimester of her pregnancy. I had disappointed my father, Geoff, by insisting that I be born a day earlier than his birthday, and I had mercifully waylaid their plans to call me Elizabeth."So begins my story that has me watching rockets going up at the Woomera Rocket Range, beating the boys at marbles (and winning the prized milky white marble with coloured orange waves), nearly being run over in a toilet, swimming with a snake on my way to inspect a very dead horse, setting tongues wagging in Canberra in a Commonwealth car and eliminating plastic bananas from Australia's entire eastern seaboard. And yes, the Governor General did clean my shoes.

The Magic Show is in town and Archie is on a mission to find the most powerful magic of all.Will the magician have the answer he seeks? Or maybe the fortune-teller will?Embark on his adventure and follow his quest as he searches high and low for his answer.

This story takes place in a secluded little town, located by the powerful yet motionless salty sea, a place where not many wished to live and be. Nevertheless, it was the home to a rather gloomy and soulless town where life had become predictable, most people glued to phones with the engulfing clouds of traffic fumes and people bustling around. In this town, lived a little girl who was feeling rather bored and lonely, she was fed up with being different and feeling down. You see, she was a girl that loved to be creative, imagine and dream, aliens and heroes, magic wands, and gigantic laser beams. Even though she was always reminded she was weird, different, she could not help to wonder and dream. You see, she was born unique and different, sometimes things may not be as they seem. One cold and wet, windy day she is walking down the pebbled beach eating fish and soggy chips, all of a sudden from the corner of her eye she thought she saw...no, she's sure she saw a ship!

The Bissosaurus family represent love and magic - their aim is to spread love and joy through positive thinking.Bissosaurus remind you to always reach for the stars, and that if you aim high and believe in yourself, magic and dreams really do come true.The young baby dinosaur soon realises that if you try hard enough and believe in yourself, nothing is really impossible!

In this third book, set during the years 1950-1953 within the seaport of Liverpool, the main protagonist is finishing his apprenticeship as a Ruler/Bookbinder at Benson's printers.The story picks up as he recovers from a cycling accident and reflects on the changes in his life.He encounters and becomes engaged in a mix of situations: some humorous, when reconnecting with an old school friend; workmates' alleged ghostly apparitions; an alarming basement fire with a mysterious outcome; and a furtive co-worker assignation ending in angst. He becomes emotionally aware, too, of the regrettable side of life in uncalled-for workplace stances; the city's aggressive populace minority intent on criminal ugliness revealed in vicious, narrow-minded bitterness, violence, and descending tragedy.Amidst all this, he begins to envision his future aspirations. As events unfold, he must make decisions that will shape his future while also considering the impact on his family.What choices will he make?

As two unlikely friends embark on an exciting adventure, their courage is tested as they narrowly escape danger.Living in the calm and clear waters of a secluded pond, they had been protected from harm their whole lives, but as all little ones grow, their yearning for discovery draws them into peril. As they navigated unchartered waters, they discovered their courage and strength, which saw them through their journey and back to safety. Through their troubles, they formed a bond of friendship that would last a lifetime.

While there was terrorist-related activity happening somewhere in Northern Ireland daily, Belfast bore the brunt of it, and the two-mile stretch of road between Willie's home and the school had more than its share. He travelled that corridor of death to and from school every day. In school, he was prepared to put his life on the line protecting the rights of disaffected young people. He tried to keep the older boys out of the arms of the IRA, who would recruit them into the Fianna (Junior IRA), and out of reach of the security forces who would arrest them for petty crimes and then release them on condition that they became informers. He was ready to protect them against all comers. He walked the middle ground, neither on one side nor the other. The police and the soldiers were professionals. They could look after themselves. He did not support the IRA, nor take orders from them, nor allow himself to be used by them. He saw his role as protecting the young people in his care. He was walking on quicksand, knowing that if he put a foot wrong, he could vanish without a trace.

When 10-year-old Sienna wishes for her beloved monkey teddy, Momo, to come alive, she never imagines her dream will come true. But one magical night, Momo springs to life, ready to share in Sienna's world of imagination and adventure. Together, they discover a magical forest, a place bursting with wonder and mystery.In this magical realm, Sienna and Momo meet whimsical creatures, explore hidden treasures, and solve riddles. Every day brings a new and exciting challenge. But no matter how thrilling the adventures, it's the deep bond of friendship between Sienna and Momo that truly makes their journey unforgettable.The Adventures of Sienna and Momo is a heartwarming tale celebrating the magic of dreams and the enduring power of friendship. Perfect for young readers, this story is a delightful reminder that the best adventures are those shared with a friend. Join Sienna and Momo as they laugh, learn, and grow together in a world where anything is possible.

Paul Enfield decided to take a five-year 'Gap Year' to work on a small island in the South Atlantic. After completing his contract, he returned to London, finished his degree, and secured a job with the Department of Health. However, his supervisor is determined to provoke Paul into an attack, aiming to get him dismissed.Caroline Aston befriends Paul and, using her unique gift, they uncover a series of letters and documents from the Department of Health's computer. Realizing the significance of their discovery, Paul sends the materials to a friend who ensures their distribution to the media, causing a major scandal for the government. Together, Paul and Caroline work as a team to expose the civil servants and businesses profiting from the scheme in the South Atlantic.

It started with music. I wanted to be a composer with influences ranging from Frank Zappa and Conlon Nancarrow, right through to contemporary and old music for church organ (Messiaen and Bach). I self-released three mini-CDs of my music, although with my ideas being too complex for my limited skills, I drifted into art and then poetry.These poems are contentious to me. Self-indulgent to some, and hopefully insightful to others. Family and friends endorsed my feelings, and now we have a book!Vulnerable to criticism, good or bad, I feel there is enough honesty in the pages within to validate its existence.

Lucas follows on from the story of Whisper, focusing more fully on the orphan's life before he came to be a middle-aged man rescuing Britney from her world of abuse. In this book, we discover just how Lucas found himself growing up and then taking in the stray waif.When the boy's parents die unexpectedly from sickness, the family's neighbours end up taking him in. Lucas likes the Copperley children, but is afraid of not being welcome in the household when he accidentally overhears their parents talking about him. Quickly, Lucas decides that village isn't for him anymore and chooses to spend a life on the road, constantly drifting from town to town, searching eagerly for his place and somewhere he could belong.During this course of aimless wandering, the boy finally stumbles across Seth and Ruby Rodgers and begins working for the friendly, easy-going couple, eventually being adopted by them. Lucas enjoys running the carpentry business when he's older, but wonders if there is anything else for him, and the sudden arrival of the mistreated, terrified little girl brings even more responsibility upon Lucas' shoulders than he ever thought possible.Lucas loves the child deeply, but his strength of character is severely tested - will Britney ever learn to trust him? Or has the memory of her drunken father been ingrained so intensely within her heart that she will never welcome another man's presence ever again?

Otis the Octopus is a continuation of Amy's series of children's books within the 'Little Loop the Lobster' family. In this book, Amy focuses on a new character within the original book to emphasise the innocence and sweet nature of new friendships within a preschool setting. Amy was inspired by her daughter Madeline's admiration of her close friend Otis. Amy loved to listen to Madeline's day on the way home in the car. Madeline talked about how they played games together, painted, learned to write their names, practised spelling, and general time together.

Jalal Al-Ahmad was a well-known writer in Persian literature and a man about whom a lot of criticism was directed. Because he was a favourite supporter of Mr. Khomeini, the streets and schools in Iran were named after him. This book attempts to examine his works, what he said and his life using existing documents.Jalal Al-Ahmad was also a part of our contradictory society, and he was raised in it. He reflected his thoughts in his books, because he could as well have been tired of this contradictory life and looked for a better uniformity. He was against monotony and loved to create changes by moving in different directions to entertain himself. He was indifferent to the results, thus his contradictory works and writings shouldn't be taken at face value. One must try to draw the truth out of contradictions.

1916. Europe is in the grip of a deadly war, the Battle of the Somme spewing grotesquely mutilated bodies. Into this mayhem come 57 Swazi men from a British Protectorate in southern Africa, most of whom have never worn shoes or seen motorised vehicles.The biting cold chews at digits used to the heat of an African sun but they are brave these men, they do what they came to do with stoic resilience.Sipho Vilakazi is the son of a teacher and a nurse, who longs to escape the confines of his mountain village - volunteering for this war is an answer to his prayers. Until a sworn enemy of his family also signs up.Thembi, the love of his life, is furious that he should leave without her. 'I will return,' he says confidently, 'with enough money to pay the bride price for you.'For Sipho, his friend Vusi, and Mandla, the headman's son, their time in Europe awakens a desire to know and understand more of the ways of this world to help their nation progress.As their time in Europe draws to an end, they are infused with new energy when they are moved to Le Havre and the ships that will take them home. But their return is delayed and one afternoon tragedy strikes.The shadow that settles over the group reaches beyond the boundaries of Europe, over sea and land, to the tiny village on the slopes of the mountain they call Ngwenya.

Perhaps all lives start as a well-constructed novel. A series of vignettes follow, some comedic, some mired in tragedy. Sometimes we try to shape our destiny, other times it shapes us.Suddenly in the blink of an eye, we enter the final run-in. For me, this late freedom is best served by poetry, life's essence distilled. Holding close to family and friends and showing kindness to strangers and those in need.Observing at leisure the many human aspects of Britain, Europe and latterly India has sparked a rekindling of the freedoms and insights that can come with age. The many experiences we have stored away in our busy lives can come tumbling out.Appealing to all ages, anyone who has marvelled at the depth, complexity commonality and diversity of our fellow humans can accompany me on this journey.Feel free to join me at any time.These poems are the continuation of that journey.

Can the Ninja Baker put an end to Dr Stink's polluting escapade, or will the naughty criminal achieve his plan to mess up the town? Having moved into baking after leaving his ninja days firmly behind him, he is empowered to become the Ninja Baker for one last time to save his town from becoming one bug rubbish dump. Will he accept the challenge to clean up the town and bring Dr Stink to justice? This tale carries an important message of playing our part to look after the planet.

Once upon a time, in a small town close byLived lots of happy people, and a special little guy.He had bright red fur and a little black noseTwo pointed ears and mismatched clothes...At the big county diving competition Wolfie Red and his friends are ready to take to the board, but who will the real winner be?

After hundreds of years in the job, poor Santa's reindeer would love a well-deserved Christmas off. But what animal could possibly do their job as well as they could? Santa is about to find out.